Fallen soldier to return home Monday to Greer

Arrangements have been made to return fallen Army Sgt. Channing "Bo" Hicks to his native Greer for burial.

Dennis Hicks said his nephew's body will be flown to Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport early Monday afternoon, some time between noon and 2 p.m. From there a procession will go to the Wood Mortuary in Greer.

Hicks, 24, and Spc. Joseph A. Richardson of Booneville, Ark., 23, died Nov. 16 in Paktika province, Afghanistan, when enemy forces attacked their unit with an improvised explosive device and small arms fire, according to Department of Defense. The soldiers were assigned to the 1st Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, 1st Infantry Division, at Fort Riley, Kan.

Visitation is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, and a memorial service will follow on Wednesday at 2 p.m. Both will take place at Fairview Baptist Church in Greer. Burial, with full military rites, will follow the memorial service at Wood Memorial Park in Duncan.

Dennis Hicks said on Friday that anyone wanting to pay respects to his nephew is welcome to attend the services.

"The more people who want to honor Bo — we would be proud of that," he said. "...Bo needs to be honored."